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UMW Men’s Lacrosse Falls at Frostburg St., 13-12, in Overtime on Wednesday

UMW Men’s Lacrosse Falls at Frostburg St., 13-12, in Overtime on Wednesday

The University of Mary Washington men's lacrosse team fell at Frostburg State University, 13-12, in overtime on Wednesday afternoon in Frostburg, MD. The Eagles slip to 7-10 overall, and 1-5 in the CAC. Senior Chris White totaled three goals on the day, which gives him 49 on the year. White's 49 goals sets a new program record for single season goals. 

In the first quarter, the Bobcats got out to a fast start as they scored the first three goals. Cole Hogan ended the run and scored a goal, unassisted, to put the game at 3-1 going into the second quarter.

Kristophe Newman scored a goal just 3:17 into the quarter to put UMW down just one, 3-2. The Bobcats scored three straight goals to extend their lead to 6-2. The Eagles then closed the half strong as they netted the last three. Hogan added his second goal of the day on an assist from Chris White in a man-up opportunity with 5:17 to play. Just 1:10 later, Vinny Smiroldo scored on an assist from Hogan and then Smiroldo added another goal with just 52 seconds left to put the Eagles down just one, 6-5.

Frostburg St. came out in the third quarter and added two more goals, but a goal by White on an assist from Hogan put the game at 8-6 with 2:27 left. The Bobcats added another goal before the quarter ended and the score was set at 9-6 going into the fourth.

An early goal by the Bobcats extended their lead to four, 10-6. The Eagles showed no quit as they scored the next three and made it a ball game. The Eagles converted on two straight man-up opportunities as White scored on an assist from Shane McKenzie and then Chase Kapuscienski scored on an assist from White. With 8:18 remaining, Sean Tuite added a goal on an assist from McKenzie to put the Eagles down 10-9. Frostburg State stretched their lead back to three, 12-9, with 2:44 to play. Again UMW fought and evened the score before the final buzzer. Mike Colgan scored on an assist from Logan Green with 2:22 left, then White scored on an assist from McKenzie with 1:46 left, and Kieran Burns tied the game up with a goal on an assist from Tuite to put the game at 12-12 with just 1:03 to play.

The two teams would head to overtime and both teams had chances early on. The Bobcats scored the game-winning goal with 1:25 left in overtime to take the game 13-12.

Eli Ayer won 14-22 faceoffs and picked up seven ground balls to lead the team. Sam Pugliese caused two turnovers and picked up two ground balls. Billy Senicola made 11 saves in goal. 

The Eagles will travel to CNU on Saturday for a first round CAC matchup at a time TBA. The Eagles lost the first tilt, 15-11.